Hey all,
I have read a couple of old responses to using moxidectin plus whilst finches are either sitting on eggs or feeding their chicks, but just want a bit more reassurance if it is okay to use whilst finches are feeding their chicks? Currently have gouldians and siskins chicks (all older than 7 days) in the nest.
Also, this question applies to toltravet, a coccidiosis treatment, too.
Cheers,
Will.
Worming finches whilst they're feeding chicks?
- arthur
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I was never a great fan of worming unnecessarily . .
And birds healthy enough to go to nest and rear young are not likely to fall victim to a worm burden in the 5 or 6 weeks that it takes the chicks to become independent
Mother Nature doesn't worm her birds, and while no doubt she loses a few, I don't think that they would be the ones involved in family duties
There is a big difference between what you can do, and what should be done
And birds healthy enough to go to nest and rear young are not likely to fall victim to a worm burden in the 5 or 6 weeks that it takes the chicks to become independent
Mother Nature doesn't worm her birds, and while no doubt she loses a few, I don't think that they would be the ones involved in family duties
There is a big difference between what you can do, and what should be done
- Craig52
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Agree with Arthur, if your birds are fit and healthy and breeding there is no need to worm or treat for coccidia. I have never heard of that particular treatment for coccidia. Most use Baycox or Coccivet?. Craig
- Brenton
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I am aware that Toltravet is available at some veterinarians such as APC.
The supplier/vet might be able to assist.
I breed gouldians and they simply aren't preventatively treated in winter. I keep my feeding areas in clean condition which I find to of adequate prevention.
Similar to those above, I don't see the benefit. I didn't lose an adult bird in my flock last year to any illness and simply wormed once breeding had finished (but before the regular moult).
Each to their own - plenty would have a different view!
Cheers,
Brenton
The supplier/vet might be able to assist.
I breed gouldians and they simply aren't preventatively treated in winter. I keep my feeding areas in clean condition which I find to of adequate prevention.
Similar to those above, I don't see the benefit. I didn't lose an adult bird in my flock last year to any illness and simply wormed once breeding had finished (but before the regular moult).
Each to their own - plenty would have a different view!
Cheers,
Brenton